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2020 Map of Shroder Creek

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Shroder Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Thompson River carves through the Western Montana landscape, serving as the primary drainage and a significant corridor for both forestry and travel. This region is a confluence of two major timber preserves, where the southern reaches of the Kootenai National Forest meet the northern boundaries of the Lolo National Forest. The presence of the Thompson River ACM Rd and the ACM Rd indicates a geography shaped by access for commercial timber and land management, while the tiny settlement of Pinehill stands as a rare point of human habitation among the complex ridges.

The terrain is defined by steep elevation changes, punctuated by Bar Z Peak and a dense network of watercourses. Tributaries like Murr Cr and its north fork, Shroder Cr, and the southern Big Rock Cr provide a high-resolution look at the hydrology of the Sanders and Flathead county line. For those researching land use, the map details the intricate relationship between the river valley and the surrounding high country including Boulder Gulch.